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    Side by side

    Water Pisces vs. Vanitas

    Clearly related
    Vanitas by Versace bottle

    Vanitas

    Versace
    Eau de Toilette2011
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Water Pisces vs. Vanitas
    Water PiscesVanitas
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20112011
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerOlivier FunelDora Baghriche-Arnaud
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Water Pisces

    Floral
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Lactonic
    Yellow Floral

    Vanitas

    White Floral
    Citrus
    Floral
    Sweet
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Conifer

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GardeniaJasmineCamellia
    Lime
    Heart
    NarcissusLotusCyclamenHeliotrope
    FrangipaniFreesia
    Base
    Scotch heatherMuskFrangipani
    Virginia CedarTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Water Pisces vs. Vanitas
    Water PiscesVanitas
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Water Pisces is not for people who want marine notes. The scent earns its watery identity through white florals and lotus, not salt or driftwood. The scotch heather in the drydown is the real.Water Pisces
    Vanitas occupies an interesting middle ground. The lime opening feels refreshingly straightforward, but the heart is where things get interesting. It feels luminous and beach-adjacent.Vanitas